Obituaries
James Alton Cornett
Jan 8, 2018
James A. Cornett, age 76, of Kingsport, TN, peacefully entered His Heavenly home on January 8, 2018. Jim was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Kingsport. He retired from Philips Electronics after 34 years of service.He was preceded in death by his father, A.L. Cornett and mother, Frances Cornett of Bluff City, TN.Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce...
Helen Derting Weatherly
Jan 8, 2018
Helen Derting Weatherly, 93, Kingsport, passed away on Monday evening, January 8, 2018, at Asbury Place following a long battle with Parkinsons. Helen was born in Norton, VA and grew up in Hiltons, VA until moving to Kingsport. Upon Joe's retirement, they returned to the family farm in Hiltons. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.She...
Emogene Jones Hall
Jan 8, 2018
Emogene Jones Hall, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. She was a member of Horse Creek Freewill Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church, Kingsport, Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Baileyton, and Howard Hill Baptist Church, Kingsport, where her husband was pastor.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Tom Hall; parents,...
Donna Marie Arnold
Jan 6, 2018
Donna Marie Arnold, 57, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan 6, 2018. She was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution, and she had two special fur-children, Dutchess and Prince.She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie Arnold; and father, J.B. Arnold.Donna is survived by her brother,...
Joe V. Johnson
Jan 6, 2018
Joe V. Johnson, 72, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, he retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1999 after 32 years of service. Joe never met a stranger and loved living life. Some of the things that made it enjoyable for him were playing the guitar, watching...
Avia W. Mowdy Adams
Jan 6, 2018
"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed... " Proverbs 31:10, 28Avia W. Mowdy Adams, 94, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born August 3, 1923 to the late Simon and Anna Belle Sherffey Mowdy. She was saved...
Joe Townsend
Jan 5, 2018
Joe Townsend, 75, of Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, January 5, 2018, surrounded by his family following an extended illness. Joe was born in Banner Elk and resided in Fall Branch for most of his life. He attended Sullivan High School where he played football. Joe was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. He...
Mike Marshall
Jan 4, 2018
Michael Lynn "Mike" Marshall, 61, (born July 25, 1956) Kingsport, TN, went to join his best friend and father, Eugene Marshall on January 4, 2018. He was married to his wife Mary for 36 years. They had a son, Michael Alan Marshall, daughter Brittany Marie Marshall Vaughn (Corey), two grandsons Marshall Paul Vaughn and Mason Lynn Vaughn.The family would like...
Richard Wyman
Jan 3, 2018
Richard E. Wyman, 67, passed away January 3, 2018 at his home. Born in Massachusetts, he spent the first part of his life in his hometown of Norwell and the latter part of his life in East Tennessee. He worked in various places but was an electrician by trade. Richard was seldom idle. He enjoyed working in and around his...
Jacqueline Watkins
Jan 3, 2018
Jacqueline Joyce Watkins, age 85, of Kingsport, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Jacquie was born on January 27, 1932, in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Joseph Maurice Zucker and the late Gladys Sophia Zucker (Susanek). In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Joseph Clyde Watkins, Jr., brother in...
Albert Phillip Rankin Jr
Jan 2, 2018
Albert Phillip Rankin, Jr. 46, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had resided in Kingsport for the past 3 years. Albert enjoyed cooking and watching football and basketball. His pride and joy was his son, Ian Rankin.He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Valerie Biggs
Jan 2, 2018
Valerie Biggs, 72, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Valerie had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nancy Biggs; grandson, Scott Adams; and sister, Phyllis Biggs.Valerie is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jackie Adams and...
William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray
Dec 30, 2017
William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray, 67, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a retired construction worker.He was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Stella Sims McMurray; and infant brother and sister. He is survived by son, Timothy Scott McMurray (Kristi); sisters, Barbara Jean Hughes, Shirley Wright (Bob), and...
Susan Albright Tobias
Dec 30, 2017
Susan Albright Tobias, 60, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Susan was a member of Hosanna Fellowship Church. She was a CNA for several years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Edith Albright; one sister, Kim Christian; and grandmother, Lucille...
David Campbell Bennett
Dec 30, 2017
David Campbell Bennett, 67, died Saturday morning, December 30, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Betty Bennett.David is survived by one sister; three brothers; and one nephew.It was David's wishes to be cremated and buried in the family plot in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dorothy Alese Knierim
Dec 29, 2017
Dorothy Duncan Knierim, 95, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, December 27, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Washington County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Floyd and India Stewart Duncan, she lived most of her life in this area. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, and...
Jean Wright Ingram
Dec 28, 2017
Jean Wright Ingram, 80, left this earthly world to join her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Jean lived her entire life in Kingsport, TN. She was a long-time member of Sullivan Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Ingram; and brother, Zack Wright. Jean is survived by her son, Dwight Ingram and wife, Tandy...
Garry Stephen Luttrell
Dec 28, 2017
Garry Stephen Luttrell, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, December 28, 2017 at his home. Born in Knoxville, TN, he had resided in Kingsport since 1967. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was as member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Garry retired...
Denver Doran
Dec 27, 2017
Denver Doran, 79, went to be with the Lord at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Born in Sullivan County, he had lived in this area all his life. He worked at Allandale Farms for Mr. Brooks then for Crown Cattle/Mason Dixon for E. Ward King. He was the head of Cattle Operations....
Craig Stephen Childress
Dec 26, 2017
Craig Stephen Childress, 48, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on May 22, 1969, a son of the late Lester Gaines and Judith Ann Childress, he had resided in this area his entire life. He was a 1987 graduate of Sullivan North High...
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